NEW date: NEXT OPEN BOARD MEETING is Sunday Sep 20th 2026.
Please mark your calendars for Sep 20th our open board meeting 6:30-7:15pm EDT, 5:30-6:15PM CDT, 3:30-4:15pm PDT.
Thank you!!! https://meet.google.com/hon-jtjc-dpr
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LAST OPEN BOARD MEETING was June 21st 2026.
Board minutes are available upon request to members.
info@hlaa-indianapolis.org
Don Grayson will be our guest Speaker at our NEXT MEETING. Please note the DATE is Saturday AUGUST 22nd 2026.
"How Modern Hearing Aids Work"
Glendale Public Library, 10:00am-1:00pm EST, Hybrid(online & In Person).
Speaker starts at 10:30 am
We are a tax-exempt, charitable organization and your contribution is tax-deductible under the IRS Code 501(c)(3)
Link to HLAA National webpage.
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HLAAIndy
Link to HLAA National webpage.
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HLAAIndy
Our mission is to open up the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing education, information, support and advocacy.
Our mission is to open up the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing education, information, support and advocacy.
Anyone is invited to email us with your hearing related question. Any time!
Anyone is invited to email us with your hearing related question. Any time!
We will try to find a helpful solution.
We will try to find a helpful solution.
Order Link for Hospital Kit
Friends of the HLAA Indianapolis Chapter
Friends of the HLAA Indianapolis Chapter
Recent Donors
We sincerely thank the many donations received to our Chapter in 2025/26.
In particular, we recognise
Family from
the Zainvi-Sharma Giving Fund
for their recent, generous donation.
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In Memorium
In Memorium
Our message of empathy and gratitude to the Family and Friends
of
Marjorie Lynn Bottom
for their generous contributions in her loving Memory:
Robert Mugge,
Jennifer Hayes/Melinda Humbert&Book Club,
Jason & Shanelle Hayes,
Zachary Ford/River Ridge & Barrett & Stokely,
Sally Dale & Family,
Marla & Todd Farris,
Bridget Hoelzel,
Ron & Lisa Ritchie,
Alexandra Baucco
Marla & Todd Farris,
Howard Brooks,
Jackie Fries & Shirley Johnson,
Debbie Leonard,
Frances Kantner Quade,
Brittney Way Cooper,
Heidi Valer
Landa Bagley and Family
Important sites when searching for resources
2026 Chapter Calendar pdf download
LIVE Online Calendar Link
PDF of Calendar above , LINK
Stay up to date with HLAA National and Chapter Events and Seminars all on the one calendar.
Informal, open to all, Virtual Chat Meetings are each Saturday
Informal, open to all, Virtual Chat Meetings are each Saturday
Discussions are open to any topic about hearing loss that you wish to bring up. We support any challenges that have come with hearing loss at all levels
The group pitches in to help you solve specific issues you may be encountering with your hearing aid.
Next informal support chat meeting Sat Aug 15th 2026 from 3-4pm EST
Next informal support chat meeting Sat Aug 15th 2026 from 3-4pm EST
Meeting & Informal Chat LINK is always the same:
Meeting & Informal Chat LINK is always the same:
(or Phone Number to call in (570) 500-5073 use PIN: 771 105 468#)
(or Phone Number to call in (570) 500-5073 use PIN: 771 105 468#)
Our mission is to open up the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing education, information, support and advocacy.
Our mission is to open up the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing education, information, support and advocacy.
Membership Benefits
Why You Should Join a Hearing Loss Chapter
Meet others with Hearing Loss
Learn how to improve understanding
Learn how community is helping
See technology that will help me
Enjoy social functions with the group
Tips on how to navigate the hearing world with hearing loss.
The term DHH is used to represent all people who identify as Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, DeafBlind and Deaf with Additional Disabilities.
The term DHH is used to represent all people who identify as Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, DeafBlind and Deaf with Additional Disabilities.
HOH is Hard of Hearing
HOH is Hard of Hearing
Please join us!
Please join us!
We are a local Indianapolis Chapter covering central Indiana and beyond.
We are a local Indianapolis Chapter covering central Indiana and beyond.
Anyone is invited to email us with your hearing related question.
Anyone is invited to email us with your hearing related question.
We will try to find a helpful solution.
We will try to find a helpful solution.
Seminars, advocacy for the Hard of Hearing community, social events, support & volunteer opportunities
Seminars, advocacy for the Hard of Hearing community, social events, support & volunteer opportunities
you are never alone in your hearing loss- 48 million people in U.S. have it
meet a new friend
learn technology for hearing loss
Contact us: info@HLAA-Indianapolis.org
We will endeavour to answer any questions you may have .You are never alone with your hearing loss!
HLAA-Indianapolis is an affiliate of HLAA National. Please visit www.hearingloss.org for the National webpage.
Our mission is to open up the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing education, information, support and advocacy.
Our mission is to open up the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing education, information, support and advocacy.
We believe sharing our hearing loss journeys through socialization, advocacy, information, and education is important for hearing health. Our organization is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization offering support to all ages who have hearing loss.
There are over 48 million people in the United States who have hearing loss. Today one in five people have hearing loss. The National Hearing Loss Association of America has existed for over 30 years helping people learn how to best cope. It used to be called the Self Help Hard of Hearing (SHHH) organization when it started. In addition, through our advocacy efforts, affiliates located in all 50 states we have made monumental changes in recent years through legislation and policy on behalf of those with hearing loss.
Come learn more about us and meet new friends who have hearing loss. All our meetings are VIRTUAL with cc throughout 2026.
We also offer volunteer opportunities to serve the community. If you are interested, please contact us.
HLAA – Indianapolis Chapter Meetings for 2026
HLAA – Indianapolis Chapter Meetings for 2026
All meetings (In Person & Virtual together) are on 1st Saturdays of the month. (Check in the calendar)
All meetings (In Person & Virtual together) are on 1st Saturdays of the month. (Check in the calendar)
Virtual Meeting link is: https://meet.google.com/hon-jtjc-dpr
Join by phone: 570-500-5073 PIN: 771 105 468#
Virtual Meetings are CLOSED CAPTIONS.
Calendar Link pdf
&
Calendar Link Live version
In Person Meeting Locations are in one of these Public Libraries:
Nora Public Library: 8625 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis IN 46240 LINK
Irvington Public Library: 10 S Audubon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Glendale Public Library: 3660 East 62nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
Our meetings are a place where you can feel comfortable with others who have hearing loss too.
Our meetings are a place where you can feel comfortable with others who have hearing loss too.
You are never alone!
You are never alone!
Regular meetings are held with live captioning displayed on an overhead screen for members to follow.
Regular meetings are held with live captioning displayed on an overhead screen for members to follow.
Thank you to our Remote CART* provider, Susan Wollenweber Dezelan, who kindly does our meeting captions, gratis.
*CART stands for Communication Access Realtime Translation. CART is a service in which a certified CART provider listens to speech and instantaneously translates all the speech to text.
Meetings also have a StreamText link to provide live captioning during a meeting in order for anyone to follow via their device. (smartphone/computer/iPad etc.)
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